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DZINTARS
Female choir DZINTARS was founded in 1947. Since then the choir has been not only one of the best Choirs in it`s home country Latvia but also recognized and awarded in many international choir contests. the choir has participated in countless internationa... moreFemale choir DZINTARS was founded in 1947. Since then the choir has been not only one of the best Choirs in it`s home country Latvia but also recognized and awarded in many international choir contests. the choir has participated in countless international choir festivals and performed abroad, for example, in Portugal, Japan, Canada, United States of America and many more.
Founder of the choir was Mefodijs Skuja but the greatest achievments DZINTARS succeeded with perennial conductor Ausma Derkēvica.
Since 2000 the conductor and Artistic Director is Aira Birziņa, chief conductor of the Nationwide Song Festival in Latvia, Professor of Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, organizator of innumerable cultural projects and author of the concepts of many projects for avocational Choirs.
For many years the vocal teacher of DZINTARS has been Aina Bajāre, the soloist of former Operetta theater of Rīga and vocal teacher of world renown Youth choir KAMĒR... .
the concert master of DZINTARS is one of the leading pian... less
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Hofstra Chamber Choir
the Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra Choirs comprises the best singers at the ... morethe Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra Choirs comprises the best singers at the University, both within and outside the Department of Music, and focuses on the distinct art of unaccompanied, or a cappella, ensemble singing, presented in carefully chosen performance spaces that are uniquely attuned to celebrate the human voice's potential.
From an educational standpoint, the ensemble serves two main functions for the University. First, it acts as a laboratory for Hofstra’s future music educators, both undergraduate and graduate, providing outlets for the exploration of the art of ensemble preparation through the study of the highest-quality choral literature. Second, it provides all qualified students with the experience of singing in a professional-level ensemble (as well as the associated "real-world" responsibilities of the ... less
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Soul Sounds Big Girls Don't Cry Medley
Sri Lanka's Premier All Female Choir Ranked with some of the most renowned Choirs in the world, Soul Sounds have enthralled many an audience both in Sri Lanka and abroad with their ability to reach out to the soul with their passionate music. This dedicat... moreSri Lanka's Premier All Female Choir Ranked with some of the most renowned Choirs in the world, Soul Sounds have enthralled many an audience both in Sri Lanka and abroad with their ability to reach out to the soul with their passionate music. This dedicated group of girls are true ambassadors of the country, and have performed to great acclaim in the UK, India, China, Australia, Kuwait, Austria and France. In the forthcoming months, the choir is scheduled to perform many local concerts and international tours, with their Founder and Music Director, Soundarie David. For these girls, singing is soul searching. www.soulsounds.org less
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Chór Akademicki UW/University of Warsaw Choir
University of Warsaw Choir is one of the oldest Polish academic Choirs. Over the years it has taken in thousands of singing students and graduates of University of Warsaw and other Warsaw's universities. In 2011 the choir celebrated its 90th anniversary. ... moreUniversity of Warsaw Choir is one of the oldest Polish academic Choirs. Over the years it has taken in thousands of singing students and graduates of University of Warsaw and other Warsaw's universities. In 2011 the choir celebrated its 90th anniversary. the current conductor is Irina Bogdanovich.
Choir's forte always were a cappella performances - claim acknowledged with numerous awards, most recenly - third place at the international Busan Choral Festival and Competition in 2014 and Grand Prix at the most prestigious Polish choir tournament Legnica Cantat in 2011.
Apart from a cappella works, choir perfoms both vocal and orchestral masterpieces such as Verdi's and Mozart's Requiem, Stabat Mater by Dvorak, Poulenc and Szymanowski, Beethoven's 9th Symphony or even J. S. Bach's Mass in h-minor widely regarded as the greatest and most demanding choral piece of all time.
the choir shows its lighter side perfoming popular opera pieces or preparing such unique projects as the screening of S. E... less
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Die Hoërskool Wonderboom Skoolkoor
the choir was founded in 1986 by Mr. Albert Morland who has since held the reigns in his very capable conducting hands. During this time the choir has achieved success on many levels: Locally they have received 10 golden diplomas on provincial level for t... morethe choir was founded in 1986 by Mr. Albert Morland who has since held the reigns in his very capable conducting hands. During this time the choir has achieved success on many levels: Locally they have received 10 golden diplomas on provincial level for the “ATKV Applous” competition in the category for advanced, mixed high school Choirs; and 7 golden diplomas on national level for the same competition. they were the only choir in the history of the Director’s trophy who won the award 8 times and they were also the first to do so in all three categories: mixed- (5 times), boys’- (twice) and girls’ choir (once). they have also received double gold at the Gauteng Eisteddfod, A and A+ awards at the Pretoria Beeld Eisteddfod and first place in their category in more than one local competition. they have annual workshops and master classes with well-known and respected conductors (both locally and internationally) and have hosted many international Choirs and groups. they regularly tour different parts of South Afric... less
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Estampas de Aragón. Coral Stma Trinidad de Valencia.
the Coral Stma Trinidad de Valencia, winner of the first prize in the Youth category for second consecutive year, singing "Io mi son giovinetta" by Claudio Monteverdi in the XLI Choral Competition in Ejea de los Caballeros (Zaragoza, Spain)
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Vandeca!
Vandeca is Metro Vancouver's newest and freshest vocal experience! This group is made up of 10 singers and performers all under the age of 25, giving Vandeca a Youthful and fresh take on every genre, from classical to pop, musical theatre to jazz, and eve... moreVandeca is Metro Vancouver's newest and freshest vocal experience! This group is made up of 10 singers and performers all under the age of 25, giving Vandeca a Youthful and fresh take on every genre, from classical to pop, musical theatre to jazz, and everything in between! Each singer in Vandeca comes from a different musical background, shaping who we are as a group. Having only been in existence since November of 2011, this group has big plans to shape the face of choral music in Vancouver, encouraging our audience to feel connected with our performances through multi-genre pieces, and using movement and amazing sound to inspire others to become involved with their local choral groups. less